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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 467.28 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 467.28 and 241.10 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 467.28 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/467.28 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 467.28 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 112,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,658.87/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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